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Al Merrick Highlight
People are in a rush to start their lives, and it's sad...the rest of their lives, they're working at something they don't enjoy.
About Al
- In high school, he felt like he had no direction, especially compared to his peers.
- Went to college for two years because it was "the thing to do," but says it just wasn't for him.
- Taught himself how to shape surfboards.
- Knew what kind of designs he wanted/what would work from his own experience surfing.
- Never thought he could make a career out of shaping until well-known surfers started using his boards.
- Says he had the most fun during the "lean times" before he had financial success.
- Didn't feel any encouragement from his family, who thought he'd never make a living shaping boards.
- Says that fear has driven much of what he's done-the fear of failure gives him his drive.
